Appointment of Tracing Agent for Stats SA.
Stats SA
In plain English
Investigation and tracing services are being procured. Bidders must be registered as VAT vendors with SARS.
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is inviting service providers to submit bids for the appointment of a tracing agent. The primary objective of this tender is to assist the department in locating a former Stats SA employee. The work will be conducted on behalf of the department, which is headquartered in Pretoria. The tender is identified by reference number RFQ-112686. Interested parties must ensure their proposals are submitted by the closing date of 15 September 2026, no later than 16:00 PM. The tender process will follow the 80/20 preference point system, which evaluates both price and specific socio-economic goals such as ownership by black individuals, women, youth, and persons with disabilities. All pricing must be provided in South African Rand (ZAR) and must remain firm for the duration of the evaluation period. Bidders are expected to provide professional tracing services to meet the department's requirements.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: scmrfq office
Email: scmrfq@statssa.gov.za
Phone: 012-336-0191
How to apply: Bid response documents must be submitted via email to quotations@statssa.gov.za. Ensure that all required documents are attached and sent before the closing time of 16:00 PM on 15 September 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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